Enforcement Attorney

Job Title:

Attorney IV (Enforcement Attorney)

Agency:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Location:

4601 W Guadalupe St, Austin, TX

Posting Number: 12723 | Closing Date: 01/26/2026

Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $13,051.00 per month (Monthly)

Be part of HHSC as an Enforcement Attorney in Austin, TX. The role provides legal support related to HHS sanctions, representing HHSC in contested cases governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, and advising program staff on legal sufficiency of proposed sanctions and hearing processes.

• Consult with program staff on complex legal issues.
• Review, develop, and conduct training.
• Research and brief relevant legal issues.
• Review policies, rules, regulations, and forms to ensure legal compliance.
• Manage caseloads and prepare cases for trial.
• Independently represent clients at hearings governed by the Administrative Procedures Act (docketing, discovery, motions, witness preparation, depositions, and representation).

• Skilled in legal research, writing, and 질문.
• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Demилаи sound judgment.
• Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act and civil trial practice.
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with client representatives, other government employees, and stakeholder groups.
• Organize and manage multiple tasks of varying priorities, using time and resources efficiently.
• Communicate económica with a wide range of audiences verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective collegial relations with all levels of staff and the public.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues regarding federal and state laws.
• Use computer applications and databases related to legal research and word processing. ____________________________________>

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• JD or LLB degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• Administrative law experience preferred but not required.

Qualified individuals with a disability may receive reasonable accommodations during the application and跑狗- selection process. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at for assistance.

This position may be eligible for telework. All HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies.

Shift: Day;
Additional Shift: Days (First);
Full time;
Regular;
Exempt; FLSA=o;
Telework eligible;
Travel up to 15%.